This Privacy Policy explains how Swing Drop! (“the App,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) handles
information when you use our iOS application. By using the App, you agree to this Privacy
Policy.
About Us
Swing Drop! is a casual pendulum puzzle game for iOS. Time your release to drop the
weight onto the target, clear levels, and unlock new worlds as you play.
Information We Collect
Data stored on your device
The App stores gameplay and preference data locally on your device, including:
Coins and power-up inventory
Level progress and stars
Daily reward and streak status
Sound and haptics preferences
Whether advertisements have been removed
Other settings needed to operate the App
This data remains on your device unless you delete the App or restore your device
from a backup.
Advertising data
The App displays ads through Google AdMob. Google and its advertising partners
may collect or process information such as:
Advertising identifiers (including IDFA, where permitted)
IP address
Device type, operating system, and app version
Approximate location derived from IP address
Ad performance data (impressions, clicks, and views)
Diagnostic information related to ad delivery
Personalized advertising depends on your choices and Apple’s App Tracking Transparency
settings.
Purchase data
Optional in-app purchases (coin packs and Remove Ads) are processed by Apple.
We do not receive your payment card details. We may receive confirmation that a
purchase or restore succeeded so we can unlock purchased content.
Apple’s privacy practices are described at:
https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/
Data we do not collect
We do not collect names, accounts, email addresses, precise GPS location, contacts,
photos, microphone or camera content, or other sensitive personal information
through the App.
How We Use Information
We use information to:
Operate and improve the App
Save progress and preferences on your device
Deliver advertisements
Measure advertising performance
Process and restore in-app purchases
Detect fraud, abuse, and technical issues
Comply with applicable law
How Information Is Collected
Local gameplay data is created and stored on your device when you play.
Advertising data is collected by Google AdMob and related partners through SDKs
in the App.
Purchase confirmations are provided by Apple when you buy or restore items.
Sharing of Information
We may share information with:
Google AdMob, for advertising, measurement, and fraud prevention
Apple, for App Store distribution, purchases, and platform services
We share data only with parties that provide privacy protections consistent with this
policy and applicable law. Advertising partners may collect data directly through their
SDKs under their own privacy policies.
Google’s privacy policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google Admob's privacy policy:
https://support.google.com/admob
How Google uses data from partners:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
Advertising and Tracking
On iOS, we may ask for permission to track activity across other companies’ apps
and websites for advertising purposes using Apple’s App Tracking Transparency
framework.
If you decline, we will not use your IDFA for cross-app tracking. Ads may still appear,
but they may be less personalized.
You can change this later in:
Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking
You can also manage Google ad preferences at:
https://adssettings.google.com/
You may purchase Remove Ads in the App to disable advertisements.
In-App Purchases
The App offers optional purchases, including coin packs and Remove Ads. Purchases are
handled by Apple. Restore Purchases is available in the App for eligible purchases on
the same Apple ID.
Data Retention
Local gameplay data remains on your device until you delete the App.
Purchase entitlements are associated with your Apple ID and retained by Apple
according to Apple’s policies.
Advertising data retained by Google or its partners is retained according to their policies.
Your Rights
You may:
Deny or reset tracking permission in iOS Settings
Adjust Google ad settings
Purchase Remove Ads
Delete the App to remove locally stored gameplay data
Contact us to revoke consent where applicable, or to request access to or deletion
of personal information we control
Some advertising and purchase data is controlled by Google or Apple. You may need
to use their tools or contact them directly for those requests.
Children’s Privacy
Swing Drop! is a general-audience game and is not directed at children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will take
appropriate steps.
Security
We use reasonable measures appropriate for a mobile game that stores progress locally
and uses established platform services. No method of electronic storage or transmission
is completely secure.
Third-Party Content
Ads may link to third-party websites, apps, or offers. We are not responsible for the privacy
practices of those third parties.
Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will
change when we do. Continued use of the App after an update constitutes acceptance
of the revised policy.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy or your data, please
contact us at: contactstudybuddyapp@gmail.com
Swing Drop, 2026